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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Passant in opposite directions; said of two animals, or of one animal in relation to another animal on the same shield. not-comparable

   "Arg. a bend engr. betw. in chief a lion pass., and in base a lion counterpassant gu."

Synonyms

All synonyms

repassant

Example

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"Arg. a bend engr. betw. in chief a lion pass., and in base a lion counterpassant gu."

Etymology

From counter- + passant.

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